Glendora campground
Hill End Historic Site
Overview
Glendora campground is close to the centre of Hill End and has modern facilities. The camping here is ideal for large groups and the wildlife is a treat.
| Number of campsites | 61 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Where | 31 Andersons Road, Hill End, NSW, 2850 - in Hill End Historic Site |
| Facilities | Amenities block, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, drinking water, showers, toilets, electric power |
| What to bring | Firewood |
| Group bookings | Bookings for up to 9 sites and 40 people can be made online. School groups and commercial tour operators can submit a group booking enquiry form. |
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The centre of Hill End is just nearby but Glendora campground feels a million miles away from everything. Enjoy breakfast in the company of kangaroos to a soundtrack of galahs and king parrots singing from the trees.
There’s camping to suit everyone, with a few different sections to choose from, as well as sites for caravans and motorhomes. There are excellent picnic facilities and cover under pavilions just in case the weather turns from sunshine to rain.
After you’ve worked up an appetite learning about days gone by at Hill End’s historic sites, why not gather around the fire ring for a cook-up on the hotplate, followed by some spooky stories?
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/glendora-campground/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Hill End Historic Site in the Country NSW region
Hill End Historic Site is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Glendora campground.
Getting there and parking
- Glendora campground is located 1km northwest of Hill End centre on the way to Bald Hill lookout.
- To get there from Beyer's Avenue, turn onto Lees Lane.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available next to your vehicle in the campground. 1 vehicle is permitted per campsite.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Hill End Historic Site. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With sunny, dry days and crisp evenings, it's a great time of year for a camping holiday at Hill End – head to the Village campground or the larger Glendora campground. You could even sign up as a campground host.
Spring
Flowers are at their best this time of the year - enjoy cherry blossoms and blooms in the historic cottage gardens.
Winter
The winter light is renowned among artists and photographers - you may even get some shots of snow .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
40.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
-8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April and May
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
108.7mm
Facilities
- Powered sites are marked and are suitable for caravans, camper trailers and campervans. They're about 10m wide and 10m long. Powered sites have a fire ring and water tap.
- Unpowered sites are marked and are suitable for tents and trailers only. You must have a booking for an unpowered site to camp on these sites.
- There are no rubbish bins, please take your rubbish with you.
Amenities
- The amenities block includes toilets, showers, drinking water and washing-up sinks.
- The block is locked and requires an access code which will be emailed to you before your stay. Please make sure you check your emails before arriving.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Electric barbecue is housed in the shelter shed.
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Drinking water
Drinking water taps are available in the amenities block. Powered sites have their own drinking water tap.
Showers
Showers are free and push-button operated.
- Hot showers
Electric power
- Powered sites have their own power source.
- There are power points located in the bathrooms and laundry which can be used for charging phones and appliances.
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Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
- This area is 1.5km from the centre of the village. Camping is on a sloping hillside, but some sites are suitable for wheelchairs.
- There is a wheelchair-accessible shelter shed and other modern amenities.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet and shower are available for a $1 coin use fee
Permitted
Pets
- Dogs are permitted at this campground on the condition that they’re are kept on a leash and do not disturb other campers. Please remember to pick up after them.
- Dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs as defined under the Companion Animals Act must be muzzled at all times.
- Dogs are not allowed within 10m of barbecues or picnic tables.
Prohibited
Amplified music is not permitted.
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Learn more
Glendora campground is in Hill End Historic Site. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
A past to cherish
Artists have long gravitated to picturesque Hill End. Since the Second World War the scarred landscape has drawn artists such as Russell Drysdale, Donald Friend, John Olsen and Brett Whiteley to capture the striking scenery on canvas. The Hill End Artist in Residence Program is run by Bathurst Regional Art Gallery and continues this tradition, offering contemporary artists an opportunity to make the pilgrimage to Hill End. Take a walk in the same landscape that has moved so many artists. Please note: Selected works from the program previously on display at the Jean Bellette Gallery in the Visitor’s Centre, will be re-located to a new venue at a date to be advised.
The gold rush hit nearby Bathurst in 1851 and Hill End, swept up in the frenzy, was settled in 1852. It wasn’t until almost 20 years later, however, that large-scale mining began. After most of the mining population had moved on, it was the Gold Centenary Celebrations in 1951 that were the catalyst for Hill End being recognised for its significant heritage value.
- Capertee and Hill End 4WD camping tour Explore the stunning sights of Capertee, the Turon River and Hill End on a 4WD camping adventure with Adrenalin Offroad Centre.
- Cornish Quartz roasting pits The quartz roasting pits are a short drive from Hill End and are a significant historical remnant of Australia’s earlier mining heritage.
- Craigmoor House Step back in time at heritage Craigmoor House in Hill End Historic Site. Home to the Marshall family for nearly a century, this lovingly preserved building has fascinating tales to tell about life in a mining town during colonial times.
- Denningtons Cottage Denningtons Cottage is a heritage miner’s cottage built in 1858 in Hill End, and now home to ceramic artist studio.
- Hill End gold 4WD adventures Hop on board a comfortable 4WD vehicle and enjoy a thrilling journey over rugged 4WD trails as you explore the Hill End and Sofala goldfields region. These excursions with Simmo’s Offroad Tours are a great way discover fascinating gold rush history and heritage.
Mine for gold
Ever wondered how gold is separated from the rock it’s found in? Or want to know what a steam boiler or battery stamp’s used for? Hill End is full of places where you can learn all about mining gold. Visit the Colonial Gold Mining Company’s roasting kilns and battery buildings, enjoy a barbeque at the grounds of the Historic Hill End Hospital, check out the impressive collection of carriages and work machinery from the gold rush era housed close by, and don’t forget to book one of the many tours available while you’re there to make the most of your visit.
- Bald Hill tourist mine Experience the underground world of a goldminer at Bald Hill tourist mine. A short walk or drive from Hill End, this guided tour is ideal for families and school groups.
- Beaufoy Merlin lookout Beaufoy Merlin lookout offers spectacular views and an excellent vantage point to see the true scale of former mining activities. It’s also great for photography.
- Hill End Heritage Centre Hill End Heritage Centre's interactive museum displays and historic information are the perfect introduction to any visit to Hill End Historic Site.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus)
The striking blue and black plumage of the adult male superb fairy wren makes for colourful bird watching across south-eastern Australia. The sociable superb fairy wrens, or blue wrens, are Australian birds living in groups consisting of a dominant male, mouse-brown female ‘jenny wrens’ and several tawny-brown juveniles.